Matthew 7:28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
Christ has just completed the Sermon on the Mount. In this verse, we are told the response of the people who heard the commands of Christ. We are told that the people were astonished. According to […]

Matthew 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Do you realize how much time you spend thinking about things that you cannot change? How much time do you spend worrying about what might happen? Christ is […]

Matthew 6:16 Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
In this passage we receive two commandments from Christ that are designed to assist us in our daily walk […]

Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
God tells us that Moses was a man who was very meek. (Numbers 12:3). In Matthew 11:29, Jesus commands us, Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart. God desires that you learn to develop […]

Proverbs 31:26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
One of the characteristics of a person who has virtue is that they have filled their heart with wisdom. Scripture tells us that out of the abundance of the heart, does the mouth speak. Your mouth will not speak […]

Proverbs 31:13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
A virtuous individual is one who is diligent. When others look at you, do they understand you to be a diligent individual or do they think you are lazy. In Proverbs 6, we are instructed to look towards the ant to see diligence. […]

Proverbs 28:26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
What are the desires of your heart? If you are not careful, you will find that your heart can deceive you and cause you to long for things that you really do not want or that […]

Proverbs 22:12 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
The knowledge of the ways of the Lord are preserved from generation to generation. How many kings have tried to destroy Christianity? How many rulers have attempted to get rid of religion? Ever since the resurrection of Jesus, there […]

Proverbs 20:18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
What steps do you go through before you purpose to do something? If you were to purchase a house, you probably would talk to many people about the neighborhood, the house itself, whether you could afford the house, and appraisers to see […]

Proverbs 20:15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Gold and rubies may be valuable but there is something that is of even more value; the lips of knowledge. With Gold you can purchase a great many positions, but with the knowledge of the ways of […]

Proverbs 20:11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
God knows the heart of a child. God understands why a child is doing what he is doing. Is the child being destructive or is the child trying to show her love in a way that […]

Proverbs 19:25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
When the nation of Israel was wondering in the wilderness, Korah led a rebellion against Moses. God had the ground to open up and swallow Korah and those who were following him so that the […]

Proverbs 18:1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
What do you desire? If God were to tell you that HE would give you whatever the desire of your heart was, what would God be giving you? Solomon was faced with that situation and HE asked for wisdom and that […]

Proverbs 16:32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Who are the men that are worshiped today? They are strong men, men who do great things. Sport starts, Hollywood actors who play the role of a hero, and rich men […]

Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
As you meditate upon the desires of your heart you come up with certain plans and ambitions for your life. While these plans do not always result in the perfect plan for your life, you must understand that if your heart is […]

Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Many explorers spent much time seeking the fountain of youth. It was their desire to drink the water of this fountain and to reverse the ageing process. However, while the fountain of youth has never been found, […]

Proverbs 13:13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
God had chosen Moses to lead the nation of Israel out of Egypt and into the Promise Land. However, the nation of Israel rejected the word of the Lord that they were to go and enter the land […]

Proverbs 13:10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
Debate, strife, and quarrels are a result of pride. Pride is inordinate self-esteem or an unreasonable conceit of your own superiority in talents. God has given you certain talents and abilities. However, if you do not understand that these gifts are from […]

Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
You are a fool if you do not listen to counsel. You are a fool if you think that you do not need the help of others. You are a fool if you are proud […]

Proverbs 10:11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
What kind of fruit does your life produce? Do others come to you for advice because they know that the words that you speak are the truth? There are those who are quick to share […]

1 Corinthians 13:6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity,
Love is not glad when injustice occurs. If you have love in your heart, this means that there is no room to be cheerful or full of joy when injustice, unrighteousness, or moral wrongs are committed around you.
When Moses was returning to Egypt after receiving from God the instructions […]

Proverbs 4:21 Let them not depart form thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
The word of God should be very important to you. You should treat it as a valuable commodity. Too often, we are more concerned about what we have to say to God then we are about what HE has […]

Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
God told us in the book of 2 Peter that we are to diligently add knowledge to our life. In this verse, we see the source of knowledge that God desires that you obtain. Knowledge comes from God. God is the […]

Proverbs 1:29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:
Knowledge of the ways of God and the fear of the Lord are closely intertwined. The more time you take to understand who God is, the more you will have a proper respect and reverence for God. If you chose […]

Proverbs 1:23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
Most Christians will tell you that they do not know the voice of God. They read the stories out of the Bible of God speaking to people and they wished that they […]

Acts 23:16 And when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.
Forty men entered into a conspiracy that they would not eat or drink until they had killed Paul. However, what these men had plotted together in secret, God revealed in the open. God […]

Acts 20:29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
Paul is speaking to the elders of the church of Ephesus. He tells them to feed the church. Paul then warns them that the enemy is coming and the enemy will seek to destroy the […]

Act 18:27 And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:
Apollos was a man who was given great talents by God. Apollos while not very knowledgeable in all the ways of God, was […]

Acts 16:28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.
Paul and Silas were in prison and they started to praise God. God sent a great earthquake that opened every door and loosed every man from his chains. Paul and Silas had a chance to escape, but […]

Acts 14:26 And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
Paul and Barnabas had completed the project in which they were called to do. They were called to go out and preach the gospel and upon the completion of this project, they […]